The flat rack is an element whose use is intended for heavy loads or that cannot be transported in standard containers, they are characterized by lacking walls and roof and are built with reinforced steel plates. It is used for maritime and land transport and is one of the most recurring solutions within the logistics sector.
Flat Rack Container Features
The most common containers are:
- Flat Rack of 20 feet: Length x Width: 6.10 x 2.44 m.
- 40 foot Flat Rack: Length x Width: 12.19 x 2.44 m.
They are chosen depending on the merchandise to be transported, in the latter the load capacity is 40,000 kg and a cubic capacity of 62.2 m3. The end frames are collapsible so they can be stacked on top of each other saving storage for carrying more items. In them the load can protrude from the sides during transport and storage.
Flat Rack containers have specific functions, it is known as a "flat container" and is normally used to transport or store merchandise of irregular size and volume, such as industrial vehicles or machinery, which must be anchored with straps or chains to prevent displacement. of the load.
Advantages of the Flat Rack container
Some of the advantages of the flat rack container is the absence of walls and roof, which allows the transport of large volume goods that cannot be carried in traditional containers.
Any type of merchandise can be transported quite easily.